Gonzaga Bulldogs vs
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Gonzaga Bulldogs Look to Remain Undefeated in Road Test Against San Diego State Aztecs

The fourth ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (3-0) will face the San Diego State Aztecs (2-0) on Monday night for their first road test of the season. Gonzaga remains undefeated after a dominant win over UMass Lowell, while San Diego State secured a victory against UC San Diego in their only Division I game so far. The game is set to tipoff at 10:00 PM EST from Viejas Arena. Gonzaga opens as the betting favorite at -10, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for the Gonzaga vs. San Diego State prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulldogs -550 | Aztecs +420
• Spread: Bulldogs -10 (-110) | Aztecs +10 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 150.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 85%.

Gonzaga vs San Diego St. Stats

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Gonzaga put on a dominating performance against UMass Lowell, securing a 113-54 victory in a game where they never trailed. The Bulldogs showcased impressive shooting percentages, out-rebounding their opponents and excelling in fast break and paint points. Khalif Battle led the team with 21 points, while Nolan Hickman, Braden Huff, Ryan Nembhard, Graham Ike, and Dusty Stromer also contributed to the win. This season, Gonzaga ranks high in offensive stats, scoring an average of 100.7 PPG and shooting well from the field and three-point range. Defensively, they are holding opponents to 65.7 PPG and low shooting percentages. With a power ranking of 14, Gonzaga is positioned well for continued success throughout the season.

San Diego St. Aztecs Analysis

San Diego State started their season with a 63-58 win over UC San Diego. The Aztecs shot 44% from the field and held UC San Diego to 32.8% shooting. Miles Byrd led the team with 20 points and eight rebounds. The bench will need to provide more production moving forward as they only scored 11 points in the game. In terms of power ranking, San Diego State is ranked 164 overall, #139 for offense, and #11 for defense. They have a 2-0 record so far this season. Offensively, the Aztecs shoot 46.83% from the field and 41.94% from three. Defensively, they hold opponents to 31.09% shooting from the field and 32.65% from three. Overall, San Diego State averages 40.50 rebounds, 17.50 offensive assists, and 9.00 turnovers per game.

Gonzaga Expected to Prevail Over San Diego State in Defensive Showdown

San Diego State has established a reputation as a formidable defensive team in recent years; however, Gonzaga is currently performing exceptionally well. Gonzaga, renowned for their experience, is receiving strong contributions from their bench players. The Bulldogs are exhibiting impressive defensive prowess, leading to numerous turnovers by their opponents. Although San Diego State has only played one Division I game this season, it is anticipated that they will start off slowly against Gonzaga. While the Aztecs demonstrated a solid performance against UC San Diego, the fact that they ended up with more turnovers than assists is a cause for concern. Given the overall capabilities of both teams, Gonzaga is expected to emerge victorious in this matchup through superior performance on both offense and defense.

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